Thursday, July 25, 2024–9:50 a.m.
-Georgia Department of Labor-
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent in June, up six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.8 percent.
“Georgia is where opportunities abound, and innovation thrives,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Every summer, our students and seasonal workers inject our workforce with a fresh wave of talent and energy. Although this may lead to a temporary rise in unemployment, their contributions are the driving force behind our businesses’ success and the engine propelling our economy forward. From startups to major corporations, Georgia’s on the right track toward creating more jobs and building a stronger, more prosperous future for all hardworking Georgians.”
The labor force decreased in Rome by 149 and ended the month with 48,477. That number went up by 4,122 when compared to June of 2023.
Rome finished the month with 46,582 employed residents. That number decreased by 422 over the month and rose by 3,911 when compared to the same time a year ago.
Rome ended June with 47,600 jobs. That number remained unchanged from May to June and rose by 4,300 when compared to this time last year.
In June, initial unemployment claims decreased by 67 in Rome. When you compare June 2024 claims to June 2023, claims were down by 128, totaling 235.